John 12:44-50
English Standard Version (ESV)
It always bothers me when I see Christians in public announcing a message of condemnation. There are certain subsets of Christians that seem to take delight in the thought of individuals going to hell. Jesus, however, is pretty clear about his purpose, and he hasn't come just in the hopes of sending some wicked people away on a hot vacation -- he's come with the purpose to save. Do not forget this -- Jesus has come to save. This is his self-announced purpose -- to save you from your sins, so that you may not remain in darkness but dwell in the light. Jesus came to save you, and so let us spread that message, one of hope, of light shining in the darkness, rather than focusing on the darkness. How much more compelling will it be when we go into our neighborhoods with a message of grace and unconditional love?
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